Rooting Spider Plant Babies: Water vs. Outdoors

Spider plant (Chlorophytum) plantlets root equally well in water indoors or soil outdoors, as long as warm and lit.

Outdoor “summer vacation” makes all houseplants more robust. Root wherever convenient; move out when nights >50°F for stronger growth.

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